League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank8th
1. FC Nürnberg rank10th
Karlsruher SC points52
1. FC Nürnberg points48
Karlsruher SC: #8 · 52 pts · GD +2
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #10 · 48 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.